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TAKE ACTION: Oppose new taxes and drastic budget cuts in Nebraska

Economic Justice, Legislative Updates / By Katie Pitts / 07/29/2024

Last week, Governor Pillen called a special legislative session to drastically change tax policy in Nebraska. Bill introductions began last Thursday and wrapped up this morning, and public hearings began TODAY. We are concerned about proposed legislation that would create new taxes on everyday goods and services. We are also concerned about drastic budget cuts […]

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Special Legislative Session expected to begin this Thursday

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Legislative Updates / By Katie Pitts / 07/23/2024

It is anticipated that on Thursday, Governor Pillen will call a special legislative session to drastically change tax policy in Nebraska. We are concerned about the details outlined in the Governor’s proposed plan. The plan calls for 120+ new taxes on everyday goods and services, which would create a massive, unfair tax shift that will

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2024 Legislative Session Wrap-up

Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Legislative Updates, Race Equity / By Katie Pitts / 04/25/2024

Last Thursday, April 18, the Legislature adjourned sine die, meaning the body has concluded its work for the session. In 2024, our Unicameral passed 370 bills. Bills that did not pass, no matter how far they made it through the legislative process, must be reintroduced in future legislative sessions and start through the process again.

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At the Capitol: Day 60 is here

Legislative Updates / By Katie Pitts / 04/16/2024

Welcome to the final week of the 2024 Nebraska legislative session, which is scheduled to end this week on Thursday, April 18. Here’s a recap of what happened last week, and what to expect as we wrap up the Legislature’s work. Last Week: Several Appleseed Priority Bills Passed! Several of Appleseed’s 2024 Legislative Priorities were

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At the Capitol: Last full week of session

Legislative Updates / By Katie Pitts / 04/09/2024

After a hectic and busy week at the Legislature, we only have three days left of the 2024 session after today. Senators will continue all-day debate through this Thursday, April 11. Then, they’ll return next Thursday for the final day of session on April 18. Last Week: LB575 Failed to Advance! Last Friday, the legislature

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At the Capitol: Several Priority Bills Passed!

Legislative Updates / By Katie Pitts / 04/03/2024

Today is Day 54 of the Nebraska Legislature’s 2024 session! Senators will continue all-day debate until we hit Day 60 on Thursday, April 18. Debate typically takes place from 9am-12pm and 1:30pm-5pm, including evening debate which will continue through the end of this week. Last Week: Priority Bills Passed! We were thrilled to see several

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At the Capitol: LB20 advances to select file

Legislative Updates / By Katie Pitts / 03/26/2024

With only 10 legislative days left, senators will continue all-day debate over the next couple of weeks until we hit Day 60. Debate typically takes place from 9am-12pm and 1:30pm-5pm, and last week started the session’s late night schedule which will continue through the end of next week. Long-time Voting Rights Priority Advances We were

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At the Capitol: Only 14 days left in session

Legislative Updates / By Katie Pitts / 03/19/2024

With just 14 days left in the 2024 legislative session, senators will continue their all-day debate on Speaker and personal priority bills. Debate typically takes place from 9am-12pm and 1:30pm-5pm, with the potential to go later into the evening. Health and Human Services Package Advances Last week, LB1215 (Senator Ben Hansen), a package of health

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At the Capitol: All-day debate has begun

Legislative Updates / By Katie Pitts / 03/05/2024

The Legislature is officially done with hearings and moved into all-day debate this week. Debate will typically take place from 9 am – 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm, with the potential to go later into the evening starting the week of March 18th. Last Week’s Hearings We testified or submitted comments on

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At the Capitol: Final week of hearings

Legislative Updates / By Katie Pitts / 02/27/2024

We’ve reached the final week of bill hearings! After hearings are done, the Legislature will move into all-day debate until the 2024 session ends. Debate will focus exclusively on priority bills. Last Week’s Highlights We testified or submitted comments on the following bills last week: Click here to see all of the legislative priorities that

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